Help with kitchen design

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

We are taking down a wall and taking the kitchen into the dining room. The "living room" will be a game room of sorts with maybe a pool table etc... after a REALLLLY long time we have a layout we like a lot. However definitely interested in opinions. This is a HD plan but definitely added all the extras so we would definitely make some changes to bring down the cost. For example not spend $400+ each for the pantry cabinets to be 15in v 18.Other things I don't like:
1. Different cabinet widths on sink wall and 39 inch drawer. In general kind of an odd arrangement right now...although I get the walls aren't even on both sides.
2. Corner cabinets on the island. I don't think very useful but struggling with how to change but keep island around the same size... I know island is tight but want to keep. Needs to seat 4.
3..Plan to have pantry cabinets 18 deep for a more built in look
4. Due to limitations outside. Cannot move bay windows or doorwall.5. While I like the look of the integrated panel on sides of cabinets holy cow are they expensive so probably not an option unless there is a cheaper option.
Thanks!
I couldn't figure out how to add pics so in first comment.

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Beth H. :

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

my first suggestion would be to find someone else besides HD. you really pay extra for them.

are you getting all new cabs?

Why not try an actual Kitchen remodel company? Check Yelp. find the companies with all 4-5 star ratings.

I had my cabinets painted and found my guys that way. They paint, but they also do full kitchen models. they have their own carpenter, as well as ordering solid wood cabinets. (I had mine refaced and got full wood doors w/the MDF panels)

They used solid maple and painted them at their shop.

They also do the countertops and everything else associated with it.

I would also suggest you NOT do a micro over the stove. You have plenty of room, do a built in and get a proper vent hood. it's exactly what I changed w/mine and it's so much better

this is the best built in micro that I could find. 1.5 cu . Plenty of room. I put it under my wall oven

the other thing I would change, is do more drawers on the lowers rather than doors. the larger drawers are much better for storage.

my cabinet guys built two drawers for my island. This is why it's nice to have the cabinet company w/their own carpenter.

where you see these two large drawers, used to be open shelving. so much better this way

this is wasted space. (this blank wall) I think someone could come up w/a better layout.

If you need to seat people, why not do a built in banquette w/those bay windows and have a table there? you could still have a few seats at the island, but the banquet would be so much better. right now that is also wasted space

mama goose is an expert at doing this. hopefully she sees this post and will comment.

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millworkman
5 years ago
Do you have scaled flor plan with all dimensions filled in? Nothing is attached.
Jennifer
Original Author
5 years ago
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Jennifer
Original Author
5 years ago
Here is the a Floorplan of the first floor as current that someone awesomely did for us based on MY measurements for reference.
herbflavor
5 years ago
Why don’t you put the stove w a venting hood over to right of sink on your long back wall. There’s room . Then place some of that display cabinetry you show , behind the island instead on your fridge wall . Your island could then be made bigger ( more drawers) or better W clearances.
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Jennifer
Original Author
5 years ago
The blank wall is really an archway to the living room...which we are turning into a game room of sorts so it is open.

Tell me more about built in microwaves. I have 2 teenage boys, 2 younger kids, and in normal times have their friends over a lot. A friend has a microwave drawer and I think my great destroyers would kill it...seems more fragile than it may be...?

The HD designer thought the range on the sink wall would make that wall feel unbalanced. I initially intended flipping the dishwasher to the other side and put in on the right as well.

I agree with someone other than HD...but it has been very difficult getting people to return calls...or would only look at layout for huge design fees. Everyone must be renovating right now! I needed a starting point at least.
Beth H. :
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I posted a few pics of it.

not a drawer. This is the GE Profile. basically the same type you would get over the stovetop. (but this is meant for countertop OR built in. It has to say, "built in or Cabinet compatible)

I searched at least 50 built in models (and wanted black) and this one was the best as far as fitting it into a cabinet. If you're working from scratch, you can have it put in anywhere. I had limited choices. it does need 24" depth, so putting it under my wall oven was perfect. a lot of people put it above the wall oven so that it's at eye level. up to you. I don't have an issue bending over to use it.

The vent hood I used is from Home Depot. cost was 800. its an insert. the carpenter built the hood around it. micro venting is sub-par. plus all the grease just accumulates in the unit over the years and it's gross. This vent insert is great because you can remove the grills and throw them in the DW. And, it blows like crazy. has 3 diff speeds and a light.

I think it was this one

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ZLINE-Kitchen-and-Bath-ZLINE-34-in-Range-Hood-Insert-in-Stainless-Steel-721-34-721-34/206888299
emilyam819
5 years ago
Wow, that is a great example of someone trying to make as much money as possible selling you as many cabinets as possible! An island doesn’t work in your kitchen. What’s drawn there is a table worth thousands. I like the banquette idea above. Or just a bistro table, or comfy chairs to enjoy the coffee or wine from the beverage bar.